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Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of professionalism
included which of the following characteristics?
A. Expertise
B. Empathy
C. Ethical and moral values
D. Honesty
Answer:
2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver’s
license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her friend became
tired. Which of the following is true?
A. She has acted in a professional manner.
B. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
C. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
D. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a license.
Answer:
3. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing. Which of the
following statements is true of nursing?
A. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to practice.
B. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education.
C. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice.
D. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives.
Answer:
4. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of new nurses. Which of
the following statements should be included in the teaching?
A. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.
B. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums.
C. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not impact your
license.
D. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions.
Answer:
5. An RN is explaining to a student nurse what professionalism in nursing means. Which of the
following statements, if made by the student nurse, demonstrates teaching has been
successful?
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A. “Commitment to others means I should be honest and accountable for my
actions.”
B. “I should encourage my fellow nurses to talk when they are having a bad day.”
C. “I should be flexible with myself and my fellow nurses when it comes to the dress
code.”
D. “If I need a day off, I should promptly call in sick to give my manager plenty of
time to find a replacement.”
Answer:
6. As the definition of nursing evolved, which of the following nurse theorists focused on the
uniqueness of nursing?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Virginia Henderson
C. Martha Rogers
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer:
7. Recent polls have placed nursing as one of the most trusted professions because of which of
the following?
A. Nurses engage in lifelong learning.
B. Nurses abide by a dress code.
C. Nurses have the skills needed to care for diverse populations.
D. Nurses must pass the NCLEX in order to obtain a license to practice.
Answer:
8. The main purpose of the NCLEX examination is which of the following?
A. Ensure individuals have passed nursing classes.
B. Provide assurance that the nursing schools are part of the service agency.
C. Enable potential students to determine the best nursing schools.
D. Ensure the safety of the public.
Answer:
9. A recent nursing school graduate is preparing to take the NCLEX. The graduate knows which
of the following is true?
A. Upon graduation from nursing school, she can use the title RN.
B. Because the NCLEX is a national examination, her RN license will allow her to
practice in all states and territories of the United States.
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C. If her home state participates in the compact agreement, she may practice in other
states participating in the agreement, but should renew her license in her home
state.
D. The RN license is a permissive license.
Answer:
10. The Social Security Act of 1935 impacted public health nursing because it contained
provisions for care for which of the following vulnerable populations?
A. Disabled children
B. Mentally disabled
C. Older adults
D. Opioid addicts
Answer:
11. The decades between the 1960s and 1980s brought about many changes in nursing. Which of
the following is a reason for advances in nursing?
A. Decreased demand for health care
B. Development of specialty care disciplines
C. Gender discrimination
D. Advances in technology leading to more generalized care
Answer:
12. Which of the following is a challenge the profession of nursing faced?
A. Because of fear, nursing contributed to the stigma of AIDS in the 1980s.
B. During the Korean War, nursing practice grew in field hospitals where supplies
and equipment were abundant.
C. After the Vietnam War, many nurses were frustrated with the lack of independent
functioning of nurses when they returned home.
D. Ethical dilemmas led to a decline in the number of hospice nurses.
Answer:
13. A nurse supervisor is planning an educational session for her staff regarding improving
teamwork among different generations. Which of the following recommendations will reduce
potential generational conflicts?
A. Involve only millennials in technology decisions.
B. Focus on the team as a whole, rather than individual generations.
C. Involve only the baby boomers in technology decisions.
D. Practice active and assertive communication techniques.
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Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of professionalism
included which of the following characteristics?
A. Expertise
B. Empathy
C. Ethical and moral values
D. Honesty
Answer:
2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver’s
license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her friend became
tired. Which of the following is true?
A. She has acted in a professional manner.
B. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
C. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
D. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a license.
Answer:
3. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing. Which of the
following statements is true of nursing?
A. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to practice.
B. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education.
C. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice.
D. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives.
Answer:
4. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of new nurses. Which of
the following statements should be included in the teaching?
A. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.
B. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums.
C. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not impact your
license.
D. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions.
Answer:
5. An RN is explaining to a student nurse what professionalism in nursing means. Which of the
following statements, if made by the student nurse, demonstrates teaching has been
successful?
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A. “Commitment to others means I should be honest and accountable for my
actions.”
B. “I should encourage my fellow nurses to talk when they are having a bad day.”
C. “I should be flexible with myself and my fellow nurses when it comes to the dress
code.”
D. “If I need a day off, I should promptly call in sick to give my manager plenty of
time to find a replacement.”
Answer:
6. As the definition of nursing evolved, which of the following nurse theorists focused on the
uniqueness of nursing?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Virginia Henderson
C. Martha Rogers
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer:
7. Recent polls have placed nursing as one of the most trusted professions because of which of
the following?
A. Nurses engage in lifelong learning.
B. Nurses abide by a dress code.
C. Nurses have the skills needed to care for diverse populations.
D. Nurses must pass the NCLEX in order to obtain a license to practice.
Answer:
8. The main purpose of the NCLEX examination is which of the following?
A. Ensure individuals have passed nursing classes.
B. Provide assurance that the nursing schools are part of the service agency.
C. Enable potential students to determine the best nursing schools.
D. Ensure the safety of the public.
Answer:
9. A recent nursing school graduate is preparing to take the NCLEX. The graduate knows which
of the following is true?
A. Upon graduation from nursing school, she can use the title RN.
B. Because the NCLEX is a national examination, her RN license will allow her to
practice in all states and territories of the United States.
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C. If her home state participates in the compact agreement, she may practice in other
states participating in the agreement, but should renew her license in her home
state.
D. The RN license is a permissive license.
Answer:
10. The Social Security Act of 1935 impacted public health nursing because it contained
provisions for care for which of the following vulnerable populations?
A. Disabled children
B. Mentally disabled
C. Older adults
D. Opioid addicts
Answer:
11. The decades between the 1960s and 1980s brought about many changes in nursing. Which of
the following is a reason for advances in nursing?
A. Decreased demand for health care
B. Development of specialty care disciplines
C. Gender discrimination
D. Advances in technology leading to more generalized care
Answer:
12. Which of the following is a challenge the profession of nursing faced?
A. Because of fear, nursing contributed to the stigma of AIDS in the 1980s.
B. During the Korean War, nursing practice grew in field hospitals where supplies
and equipment were abundant.
C. After the Vietnam War, many nurses were frustrated with the lack of independent
functioning of nurses when they returned home.
D. Ethical dilemmas led to a decline in the number of hospice nurses.
Answer:
13. A nurse supervisor is planning an educational session for her staff regarding improving
teamwork among different generations. Which of the following recommendations will reduce
potential generational conflicts?
A. Involve only millennials in technology decisions.
B. Focus on the team as a whole, rather than individual generations.
C. Involve only the baby boomers in technology decisions.
D. Practice active and assertive communication techniques.
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